Glaucoma Treatment

There is no cure for glaucoma, so treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further damage. Some of the treatment methods for glaucoma are as follows:

Medication

Eye drops or oral medication may be used to either reduce fluid production in the front of the eye or to help drain excess fluid. Side effects of the medication may result in redness, stinging, irritation or blurred vision. Regular use of the medication is needed to keep the eye pressure under control.

Laser Surgery

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Ciliary Body ablation are laser procedures that aim to increase the outflow of fluid from the eye or reduce fluid production.